Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival

The Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival was created to bring together three Northwest Arkansas cross-country races under a single event. The Chile Pepper Cross Country Festival is now one of the premier running events in America.

Typical years, over 80 college teams and 120 high school teams battle for prestige and unique Chile Pepper themed awards. Additionally, 500 individuals participate in the open events including the Tom Lewis 1 Mile Pepper Dash and the Godpepper 10K, taking place in 2024 on Friday night. The event is held at University of Arkansas’ incredible cross country course.

Schedule:

6:30 AM - Packet Pick Up begins

8:00 AM - Senior High Girl’s “El Caliente” (Varsity 5K) - Heat 1

8:45 AM - Senior High Girl’s “El Caliente” (Varsity 5K) - Heat 2

9:30 AM - Senior High Boy’s “El Caliente” (Varsity 5K) - Heat 1

10:00 AM - Senior High Boy’s “El Caliente” (Varsity 5K) - Heat 2

10:30 AM - College Men’s “McDonnell Memorial” 8K

11:10 AM - College Women’s “Harter’s Habanero” 5K

11:40 AM - Men’s Collegiate “Prairie Fire Pepper” 8K

12:20 PM - Women’s Collegiate “Prairie Fire Pepper” 5K

12:50 PM - Senior High Girl’s Open (5K)

1:35 PM - Senior High Boy’s Open (5K)

2:05 PM - Junior High Girls Open (2 Mile)

2:35 PM - Junior High Boys Open (2 Mile)

Register here